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MotoGP ace Marc Marquez likened to Lionel Messi after brilliant piece of skill

MotoGP superstar Marc Marquez has already wrapped up the title but he continues to stun motorsport fans with his ability

[Marc Marquez pulled off a stunning save on Friday in Sepang]

Marc Marquez pulled off a stunning save on Friday in Sepang

MotoGP ace Marc Marquez continues to defy the laws of physics with extraordinary saves.

The Honda hero averted another crash in practice at Sepang on Friday.

He appeared to be heading for a low side at Turn 2.

But Marquez incredibly stopped the bike sliding away from him by swiftly pushing it up with his knee.

Fans couldnt help but be impressed with the 26-year-olds antics on two wheels.

His mechanics must love him - not just for being brilliant, but the amount of work he saves them by bringing the bike back in one piece, said one fan on social media.

Marquez and Messi GOAT, added another.

Week on week he impresses with the unnatural ability Finding the limit on every corner and when goes beyond still picks it up, said a third.

He is superhuman end of, commented one more.

Speaking in the aftermath, Marquez admitted the incident jolted him into life.

"It was only the second lap of the day and I didnt expect that but I already had a warning in Turn 1 and a big save," Marquez explained.

"Immediately then I say we need to change the riding style for this circuit because we were coming from a different race track and Id started with the same style.

But I have that potential to be able to go out on the first lap and be right on the limit of the bike."

Marquezs team-mate, Jorge Lorenzo, was behind him as he rescued his bike against the odds.

"I think he has a way of controlling the bike that is completely different to other riders," Lorenzo said.

"He knows the bike, he normally has a very low bike and with his elbow, he finds a technique to save a lot of crashes.

And it's spectacular to see live when you are on the track also, as seeing him on the TV."

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